Textile processing

Laser technology in comparison with traditional processing methods
 
 


 

Laser cutting

 
Cutting edge quality

smooth cutting edge

 

 
Cutting quality over the course
of time

constant quality

Fine details / radius free inner contours

yes

Sealing of the cutting edge
(synthetic / natural material /
blended fabric)

yes / no / yes

Flexibility / Individuality

high

Marking / Engraving

yes

Material distortion during cutting

no, because contactless

Multilayer cutting

partly

Tool wear

no wear

Tool storage costs

no tool storage

Knife cutting

Punching

frayed cutting edge

frayed cutting edge

decreasing quality

decreasing quality

partly

no

no / no / no
 
 

no / no / no

high

low

no

no

yes

partly

yes

yes

easy replacement
if worn

expensive if worn

low storage costs

average storage costs

Work steps of textile processing

* Punching and cutting tools need to be sharpened and readjusted over time

Samples of laser cut textiles